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DISCOVERY NETWORK :
Ralf has worked in an ample variety of their television programs: “Uniform Justice: The real NCIS” , “Main Street Mysteries”, “Prison Wives”, “The Little Couple”, “I’m pregnant and…” “Who the [Bleep] did I marry?”, “One night on Earth.” “Masonic Force” (pilot).
Ralf has covered a wide variety of projects for this prestigious network, most of them requiring not only fine photography, but also working with actors and extras in order to record the recreations needed.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL:
“Consequences”Ralf traveled through thirteen different countries in Latin America with a NatGeo team. For months, the filmmakers set out to capture the essence of the recent history and current events in this part of the world. Interviews with presidents, ex-presidents, historians, sociologists and average citizens help bring this fascinating documentary to life.
PBS:
“Cuba Mía”Principal photography and editing of this documentary about an all woman orchestra, shot entirely in Cuba. The program has aired on WNET (PBS, Channel 13, NewYork) and WGBH in Boston, and several hundred other PBS stations throughout the country.Winner of Best Cinematography award-New York Independent Film and Video Festival 2003
AL JAZEERA MEDIA NETWORK:
“Fault Lines” and “Inside USA”. Half hour provocative short documentaries with deep analysis on current world events. Ralf has shot over fifteen of these programs for this fast growing network, where long investigative reporting goes hand in hand with high standards on creative and fine photography, required by the network to make these programs highly attractive to the viewers.
Other programs shot for the Al Jazeera Network include: “America Tonight” (Newsmagazine) and “Talk to Al Jazeera" (interview show)
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, Washington D.C.
Several Indian tribes covered, with shooting trips in Chile and Perú. For the permanent exhibition of the Museum of the American Indian. Also have shot an extensive number of programs for their traveling exhibits.
CNN+ (Spain):
“Guantanamo:” Keeping this prison open has put the U.S. under unprecedented international pressure. This film captures the daily life of Guantanamo prisoners on the island of Cuba.
“The Border”-Special report on illegal immigration and the human tragedy behind this problem. Shot in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.
TRAVEL CHANNEL, (U.K.):
Program “Chile: Adventure in the Deep South”. Adventure spots in the north and south of this long, skinny country.
ARTE FRANCE:
Two documentaries shot for this prestigious Franco-German TV Network:
“Mr. President:” How does Hollywood portray the president of the most powerful country in the world? What is the real life of a president in the White House like? Ralf traveled with a French crew to Hollywood, Washington D.C. and New York looking for answers.
“Pentagon-Hollywood”, produced by the prestigious “Les Film D´Ici” production house in Paris. The two hour long documentary portrays the intimate relation between these powerful entities.
TRU TV:
"Psychic Detectives": McCormick case, shot entirely in the state of Colorado, U.S.A.
Independent Documentary:
“The Accidental Diva”, portrait of the famous soprano Veronica Villaroel and the Washington Opera while on their tour in Japan and the U.S. Winner: Gold Camera Award, US International Film and Video Festival, 2004
FRANCE 3-TV:
Three different documentaries and a TV shows shot for this influential French TV network:
“Mémoires de la Terre de Feu”, shot in the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia. This show was part of a series of documentaries that depict people who live on both sides of the frontier of their countries.. Winner: Grand Premier Prix du XXIVe Festival d'Art et Histoire:. Unesco- Paris
“Orphelins du Condor”, a documentary showing the fate of children who were . kidnapped during South American dictatorships
“Heroes Fragiles.” Documentary about U.S. involvement in Latin American dictatorships in the 1970’s
“C’ est past sorcier” (France), show for young viewers, on technological advances around the world. Shot in the inhospitable Atacama desert, Chile.
SPEED CHANNEL:
“Pinks All Out”Competitors bet their own cars to show who is the fastest. Several programs shot for this physically demanding show where quick camera reactions are the essence of this highly rated show.
NHK (JAPAN):
Innumerable magazine shows shot for the main TV network in Japan, also known as the “PBS” organization of this country.